About Baltimore

Baltimore, also known as "Charm City", is comprised of culturally rich neighborhoods and hundreds of distinct districts.

Established as a seaport settlement in 1729, Baltimore's harbor has been the focal point for several historical events and characters in American History, including Edgar Alan Poe, Frederick Douglass and Thurgood Marshall. The harbor is now home to museums and shops, the National Aquarium, and Fort McHenry, the site that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen "The Star-Spangled Banner." Neighboring districts combine the urban allure of museums, live music, street art, theater, bars and restaurants with the quieter charms of cobble stone streets, tree-lined parks, and coffee shops, to make it our favorite ‘little-big city’.

“ Baltimore hosts wonderful family-friendly events for every season. They have the Preakness in the spring, Artscape in the summer, food festivals in the fall, and the outdoor ice rink in the winter just to name a few. There are always interesting activities to take part in that are happening all over the many neighborhoods in the city. ”

Baltimore hosts approximately 6,000 acres of parkland, trails, and public space. Beyond the city, Maryland is home to numerous State and National Parks that offer activities ranging from rugged Allegheny mountain terrain trekking, kayaking in the Chesapeake Bay, and leisure strolling along the Patapsco River. From the mountains to the beach in just a few hours. Image credit: baltophoto.org

As one of America’s thirteen original colonies in America, the State of Maryland is a lodestone to history lovers. From its battle ground stage inspiring the Star-Spangle Banner, to its shores that ushered in the industrial revolution, Baltimore city -- the birthplace of some of the Nation’s most important civil rights leaders -- has played a central role in shaping the arc of American History. Image credit: baltophoto.org

Nestled at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore offers activities and adventure for water or land enthusiasts. Home of the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles, as well as the Charm City Roller Girls for a little roller derby action, there is something for every sports fan in Charm City. Image credit: baltophoto.org

From classic Italian in Little Italy to hot steamed blue crabs covered in Old Bay, the pride of the Chesapeake, Baltimore offers delights for every craving. Local brew pubs with craft beer made on site and neighborhood gems with everything from traditional Afghani food to local farm-to-table cuisine, to Spanish tapas.

Baltimore is home to over 50 unique museums and attractions including the world-renowned Walters Art Museum, Baltimore Museum of Art, the American Visionary Museum and the Port Discovery Children's Museum. The Hippodrome Theater, Center Stage and the Everyman Theater produce year-round theatrical productions. Listen to live music on the Bay at Pier 6 Pavilion, at the Meyerhoff with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra or enjoy the street performers around the Inner Harbor. Image credit: baltophoto.org

Baltimore is made up of numerous neighborhoods, each with a different personality and style of their own. From the hip Federal Hill to the quaint Homeland, kitschy Hampden to eclectic Mount Vernon, there is a niche for everyone. Image credit: baltophoto.org